Nelson Township
A township in Kent County, Michigan.
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His goal: ‘Help them cross that finish line’
Ben Garlets, formerly the assistant principal at Crossroads Middle School, has been tapped as the new director of Northview Next.
Education
District ‘caretakers’ keep schools clean, and so much more
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools is grateful for their district caretakers on Custodian Appreciation Day and every day of the year.
Education
He’s looking forward to supporting teachers, kids and families
Andrew Ley brings his experience as an instructional coach and teacher to his new role of assistant principal at Central Middle School.
Education
With squash, spice and chorizo, culinary students offer a taste of chili
Four Kent Career Tech Center culinary students put their recipe, skills and time management to the test.
Education
Seniors and teammates bring royal twist to inclusion
Teammates on a basketball team that brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities represented Wyoming High School on Homecoming Court last Friday.
Local Sports
Veteran cook now ‘in charge of all the lunch ladies’
Get to know the district’s new food service supervisor, whose role involves much more than simply “overseeing the kitchens.”
EducationIn and around Nelson Township
See & do
- Boomer Park
- Cedar Chase Golf Club
- Deer Tracks Junction Adventure Park
- Gordon Park
- Red Flannel Rod & Gun Club
Eat, drink & stay
Shops & services
- All Star Auto Sales
- Blossom Racing Inc
- Budget Blinds of Allendale and Rockford MI
- Great Lakes Landscape Supply15200 Cedar Springs Ave NE
- Great Lakes Landscape Supply4961 Egner St NE
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